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Hamas hackers hack Israeli channel, broadcasting images of wounded Gazans

Hamas managed to gain control of an Israeli satellite channel for just a few minutes last Monday, broadcasting images of wounded Gazans .An explosion and smoke are seen after Israeli strikes in Gaza City November 17, 2012. Israeli aircraft pounded Hamas government buildings in Gaza on Saturday, including the building housing the prime minister's office, after Israel's Cabinet authorized the mobilization of up to 75,000 reservists, preparing the ground for a possible invasion into Gaza. REUTERS/Suhaib Salem (GAZA - Tags: CIVIL UNREST MILITARY POLITICS)

Viewers tuned to Israeli Channel 10 reported seeing images of people injured in Israeli airstrikes in Gaza.

These images were accompanied by a pledge of retaliation against Palestinian militants: “Your government chose to launch this campaign. Since your government does not agree to our terms, prepare for a long stay in shelters.”

Israeli authorities said Hamas managed to seize a satellite feed that carried Channel 10. The terrestrial transmission was not affected, so viewers watching the channel using digital converter boxes did not see the messages, according to media reports.

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